Bridgewater woman charged with ramming ex-boyfriend's car in Brockton

A 30-year-old Bridgewater woman is facing charges after she allegedly followed her ex-boyfriend and rammed her Toyota Corolla into his car after a weekend argument, police told The Enterprise.

Police charged Kaitlin Mary Burton, of 161 Arnold St., Bridgewater, with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Corolla, and malicious destruction of property under $250.

About 3:30 p.m. Saturday, the victim called 911 and told police his ex-girlfriend was following him in her car and “trying to crash into him.”

Police had earlier received another call from a Brockton neighbor, on the city’s south side, where the argument began. The neighbor told police he heard people fighting, then hung up.

The victim drove to the police station and told officers Burton intentionally drove her Corolla into the rear of his vehicle, police said. “She struck him from behind at the intersection of North Cary and East Ashland streets,” said police Lt. David Dickinson, recounting the victim’s statement to officers.

The victim told police his neck hurt after the incident. It was unclear Sunday if the victim received medical treatment.

Burton was released on bail after the incident. She was scheduled to be arraigned in Brockton District Court on Monday.

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